Kenyans flock national parks after ministry announces free entry
Kenyans are trooping into national parks around the country after Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano announced free entry into all the parks across the country on Saturday, September 28, 2024. In a video shared on her X handle, CS Miano said that as early as 6:30 am, visitors had been lining up to be cleared […]
‘Spend to the last coin’ – Gachagua appeals to IASP delegates to blow cash in Kenya
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, encouraged visiting delegates to spend all their money touring the country, stating that the government needed their foreign exchange. Speaking during the second day of the International Association of Science Parks & Areas of Innovation (IASP) 41st conference in Nairobi, Gachagua marketed the country’s holiday destinations. […]
Tourism, transport and logistics sector hardest hit by Covid-19 in EAC: report
EABC calls for strengthened partnerships between public and private sector for business rebound and measures to stimulate economic growth.
Sarova terminates management of her Taita-Hills Sanctuary and Salt-Lick Game Lodge at Tsavo
Sarova’s Managing Director Jimi Kariuki said the termination of the management of the two world-class facilities will take effect from July 1 this year.
SGR sees hotel bookings hit 80pc in Mombasa before holiday peaks
Kenya Coast Working Group says Christmas bookings have significantly increased compared to same perion last year.
MS Albatros: Cruise ship docks in Mombasa with 792 visitors
Inchcape Shipping Agency that is contracted to bring the cruise ship says two more ships are expected in the country by end of the year.
Kenya tourist arrivals to hit 2.1 million by end of year, says official
Kirera Mwiti @PeopleDailyKe The number of international tourists visiting the country is expected to hit 2.1 million by the end of the year with over 900,000 visitors having toured the country ahead of the high season. The rise in the numbers has been attributed to improved marketing, emergence of new markets and new tourism destinations. […]